M3 without the Dome

carnuts3 · 11-24-2007, 08:24 AM

Did anyone see the latest issue of BMW magazine? The feature article is on the new M3 and for some reason it was decided to feature the M3 sedan on the cover without the powerdome (looks like it was brushed out). IMO, the car looks much better without the hideous dome.... Here's an idea -BMW should allow buyers to delete the powerdome at no cost, like the rear spoiler deletion option when ordering the M5. This would make a lot of people very happy. It may even garner more sales.

viobruin · 11-24-2007, 10:26 AM

I too hate the dome, but you can't delete it because it isn't there for cosmetic reasons ... the engine won't fit w/out it.

!Xoible · 11-24-2007, 10:28 AM

Big Windy · 11-24-2007, 11:01 AM

one of the two vents on the powerdome hood is fake, but as was previously mentioned, the powerdome is necessary to fit the cover on the V8. i think it looks cool and is a distinctive mark for the m3.

fibercus · 11-24-2007, 01:22 PM

power dome is functional, not just aesthetics.

I think the dome is here to stay =P

carnuts3 · 11-27-2007, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by fibercus

power dome is functional, not just aesthetics.

I think the dome is here to stay =P

You are probably right. But BMW should de-dome the dome, if you know what I mean.

GregW / Oregon · 11-27-2007, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by carnuts3

You are probably right. But BMW should de-dome the dome, if you know what I mean.

You mean bulge the whole hood, instead? That would NOT look good.

RandyB · 11-27-2007, 08:39 AM

I like it. The dome with the vents on either side reminds me of a '98 Cobra Mustang I had for 7 years, and further distinguishes the M3 from the 335.

wilkoal · 11-27-2007, 08:48 AM

Having tested the car 4 times and spent several hours behind the steering wheel I can definitely say that the I cannot digest such a massive view of power dome from the inside. Outside is ok... but, imho from the inside the view is way to obstructed by it.

13eastie · 11-27-2007, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by carnuts3

Did anyone see the latest issue of BMW magazine? The feature article is on the new M3 and for some reason it was decided to feature the M3 sedan on the cover without the powerdome (looks like it was brushed out). IMO, the car looks much better without the hideous dome.... Here's an idea -BMW should allow buyers to delete the powerdome at no cost, like the rear spoiler deletion option when ordering the M5. This would make a lot of people very happy. It may even garner more sales.

Were such an option to exist, I would have plummed for it. Seen from the side with the bonnet open, the dome accommodates the airbox very snugly. The would have to redesign the engine to change the bonnet.

UltimateBMW · 11-27-2007, 10:24 AM

They should of made it a hood scoop instead!

UltimateBMW · 11-27-2007, 10:25 AM

Ok, I was just kidding.

I actually like the dome as it is. Think it gives it nice prowess and since its functional you can joke about the engine being such a beast it is trying to break out of the engine bay.

ChitownM3 · 11-27-2007, 10:28 AM

I have this magazine also and the m3 on the cover looks like a mini m5 to me. I like the power bulge, gives the m3 a little more attitude, I wish they would have added the bulge to the m5.

UltimateBMW · 11-27-2007, 10:29 AM

Just found this. Is this the picture in question?

ChitownM3 · 11-27-2007, 10:32 AM

No, its a pic of a grey m3 sedan.

Sedan_Clan · 11-27-2007, 12:46 PM

I love the power dome.

lucid · 11-27-2007, 12:52 PM

The dome's great.

Romo · 11-27-2007, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by wilkoal

Having tested the car 4 times and spent several hours behind the steering wheel I can definitely say that the I cannot digest such a massive view of power dome from the inside. Outside is ok... but, imho from the inside the view is way to obstructed by it.

Absolutly agree on this one, while driving it is way to big IMO.................

GarryF · 11-27-2007, 02:27 PM

I didn't notice today during a test drive today, would driver height have anything to do with it? I'm 6' 3" possibly might annoy people sitting lower in the car

gadget · 11-27-2007, 02:42 PM

I think it is subtle and give you a constant visual reminder of the monster that lives under the domed hood. All the other M elements on the exterior of the car (except the mirrors) are out of view from the drivers POV.

It could be worse....

The CSL · 11-27-2007, 02:45 PM

I prefer function to form, so it's a good thing. Like deleting fog lights on this car because it needs the air flow.

nusevad · 11-27-2007, 02:47 PM

not again....

The power dome is functional, its not there for you to love or hate, its there because its needed.

11-24-2007, 08:24 AM	#1
carnuts3 Lieutenant 13 Rep 407 Posts Drives: 2008 535i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	M3 without the Dome Did anyone see the latest issue of BMW magazine? The feature article is on the new M3 and for some reason it was decided to feature the M3 sedan on the cover without the powerdome (looks like it was brushed out). IMO, the car looks much better without the hideous dome.... Here's an idea -BMW should allow buyers to delete the powerdome at no cost, like the rear spoiler deletion option when ordering the M5. This would make a lot of people very happy. It may even garner more sales.
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11-24-2007, 10:26 AM	#2
viobruin Private First Class 2 Rep 155 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	I too hate the dome, but you can't delete it because it isn't there for cosmetic reasons ... the engine won't fit w/out it.
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11-24-2007, 10:28 AM	#3
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Big Windy Major General 152 Rep 5,124 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	one of the two vents on the powerdome hood is fake, but as was previously mentioned, the powerdome is necessary to fit the cover on the V8. i think it looks cool and is a distinctive mark for the m3.
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fibercus Captain 35 Rep 830 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: US iTrader: (4)	power dome is functional, not just aesthetics. I think the dome is here to stay =P
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11-27-2007, 08:39 AM	#8
RandyB Lieutenant Colonel 20 Rep 1,504 Posts Drives: '03 330i, '09 M3 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I like it. The dome with the vents on either side reminds me of a '98 Cobra Mustang I had for 7 years, and further distinguishes the M3 from the 335.
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11-27-2007, 08:48 AM	#9
wilkoal Private First Class 12 Rep 130 Posts Drives: E92 335i Msport Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	Having tested the car 4 times and spent several hours behind the steering wheel I can definitely say that the I cannot digest such a massive view of power dome from the inside. Outside is ok... but, imho from the inside the view is way to obstructed by it.
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11-27-2007, 10:24 AM	#11
UltimateBMW Brigadier General 401 Rep 3,288 Posts Drives: MP4 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South iTrader: (0)	They should of made it a hood scoop instead!
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11-27-2007, 10:25 AM	#12
UltimateBMW Brigadier General 401 Rep 3,288 Posts Drives: MP4 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South iTrader: (0)	Ok, I was just kidding. I actually like the dome as it is. Think it gives it nice prowess and since its functional you can joke about the engine being such a beast it is trying to break out of the engine bay.
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11-27-2007, 10:28 AM	#13
ChitownM3 Lieutenant 28 Rep 487 Posts Drives: 2001 SS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Burbs of Chicago iTrader: (0)	I have this magazine also and the m3 on the cover looks like a mini m5 to me. I like the power bulge, gives the m3 a little more attitude, I wish they would have added the bulge to the m5.
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11-27-2007, 10:29 AM	#14
UltimateBMW Brigadier General 401 Rep 3,288 Posts Drives: MP4 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South iTrader: (0)	Just found this. Is this the picture in question?
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11-27-2007, 10:32 AM	#15
ChitownM3 Lieutenant 28 Rep 487 Posts Drives: 2001 SS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Burbs of Chicago iTrader: (0)	No, its a pic of a grey m3 sedan.
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11-27-2007, 12:52 PM	#17
lucid Major General 374 Rep 8,033 Posts Drives: E30 M3; Expedition Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	The dome's great.
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11-27-2007, 02:27 PM	#19
GarryF First Lieutenant 34 Rep 330 Posts Drives: SSII E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I didn't notice today during a test drive today, would driver height have anything to do with it? I'm 6' 3" possibly might annoy people sitting lower in the car
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11-27-2007, 02:42 PM	#20
gadget Major 108 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: 09 e92///M SSII DCT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: US iTrader: (0)	I think it is subtle and give you a constant visual reminder of the monster that lives under the domed hood. All the other M elements on the exterior of the car (except the mirrors) are out of view from the drivers POV. It could be worse.... Attached Images
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11-27-2007, 02:45 PM	#21
The CSL For the love of ///M3 19 Rep 660 Posts Drives: Peugeot 306 XSI 16v Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Plymouth, UK iTrader: (0)	I prefer function to form, so it's a good thing. Like deleting fog lights on this car because it needs the air flow. __________________ www.themotorforum.co.uk
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11-27-2007, 02:47 PM	#22
nusevad O! So Sour!! 552 Rep 15,615 Posts Drives: Fast 240z / Slow M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 'Merica! iTrader: (24) Garage List 1971 Datsun 240z [0.00] 2008 M3 [9.60]	not again.... The power dome is functional, its not there for you to love or hate, its there because its needed. __________________
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